Incredible Korg Sounds in Under 10 Pounds!

Loaded with the killer soundset, effects and sequencing tools found on the Kross 88, but with a lighter synth-action keybed, the Korg Kross 61 Mobile Workstation Keyboard redefines "portable"! Battery-powered and weighing less than 10 pounds, the 61-key Kross just begs to be taken out and played. Its powerful EDS-i sound engine delivers hundreds of convincing, easy-to-use instrument presets, drum samples, and effects, making the Kross keyboard the kind of performance synth you can just turn on and play without having to do any major tweaking or sound design work. It's also loaded with tools like a built-in step sequencer derived from the Korg Electribe, 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, and arpeggiator that will transform your performance on stage and in the studio.

EDS-i Sound Engine Provides Lots of Sonic Variety

Some keyboards offer a thousand instrument sounds, and some offer a hundred. With 421 multisamples (plus 890 drum samples), the Kross sports a happy medium. You get essentials like grand pianos, electric pianos, strings, organ, and synth sounds, as well as some more exotic fare, such as vintage tape sampler, toy piano, and accordion sounds. The Kross 88 also comes loaded with must-have dance and electronica sounds that are hard to find in this price range. No matter what kind of music you play, the Kross has a sound (or ten) to back it up. You can use the Sound Selector to find the sounds you want, and use the favorites function to organize them for your next performance.

Freakishly Good FX

The Kross's EDS-i sound engine allows you to use seven effects simultaneously (five insert effects plus two master effects), giving you plenty of creative control over your sounds. Essential effects such as delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, and rotary speaker are included, as are some unexpected extras, like amp modeling, vocoder voice, and more. Korg's Kross workstation includes no fewer than 134 high-quality effects.

MIDI Sequencing and Audio Recording Capabilities

Need to capture a guitar melody, vocals, or a quick idea for a song? No problem -- do it directly on the Kross with the keyboard's built-in stereo audio recorder with mic and line inputs. You can connect instruments or other audio sources and record straight to SD card media, and then incorporate your new audio with the sounds already available on the Kross. And of course, there's a 16-track MIDI sequencer as well.

Power Up Anywhere, Anytime

Great for mobile musicians, the Korg Kross can be powered either by the included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries. That means the instrument is at home in any location -- even a park bench with no electrical outlets in sight.

Korg KROSS 61 Mobile Workstation

The Korg Kross 61 Mobile Workstation Keyboard is the performance synth, reimagined. Just under 10 lbs, the Kross offers portability, super-easy sound selection, and a huge helping of no-compromise sounds you've come to expect from Korg with tons of performance features. A clean, attractive layout make Kross a perfect synth for everyone -- from keyboardists, to guitarists, to producers looking for that no-hassle creation tool -- all at an extremely attractive price point.

The Korg Kross Music Workstation is designed with flexibility, portability, great sound, and value in mind. Kross is highly portable, and can be powered either by the included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries. The high-quality EDS-i sound engine is distilled from the EDS/EDS-X sound engines found on Korg's most advanced instruments.

For fast beat production, Kross features an analog-style step sequencer similar to our popular Electribe series and other famous drum machines. This is part of Kross's full-fledged 16-track sequencer, with powerful onboard editing and effects. There's even a built-in stereo audio recorder with mic and line inputs. Despite being packed with functionality, this 61-key keyboard is only 10 lbs. It's a distinctive standard in music workstations, with specs and style that set it apart from all others.

Features:

- Stylish and distinctive red and black two-tone body color
- The lightweight body is only 9.5 lbs, and can be powered by 6x AA batteries
- A wide variety of sounds that utilize twice as much PCM memory as previous instruments, and meet the needs of a broad range of
musical styles
- Sound Selector makes it easy to find the sound you're looking for
- Favorites function lets you register 64 selected sounds or audio songs for one-touch access -- a great feature for live performances
- Pro-quality EDS-i sound engine built-in, with a total of seven effects available for simultaneous use
- External input jacks allow a mic or external audio source to be directly connected
- Quick Layer/Split function for on-the-fly versatility
- Stereo audio recorder allows you to record and overdub your performances and vocals
- Step sequencer inherited from the Electribe, a 16-track MIDI sequencer, a drum track, and an arpeggiator
- Connects to your computer via USB for plug-in integration with a DAW

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"Sound great and easy to use"

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I play keys in a reggae band and needed a quality keyboard. I've only been playing keys for a few years and really needed to upgrade from my cheap radio shack board that was given to me. My main concern was a good piano sound since I already have another board that has decent organ for "bubbling". I also wanted to be able to create my own tracks at home without spending a grand. The Kross seemed like the way to go. It's very user friendly and since I haven't been playing piano all my life I didn't need an 88 key or weighted keys. It has amazing piano, organ, and bass sounds. Piano sounds I normally use are 'Dark Piano', 'Upright' and sometimes 'M1'. Yes it has that classic M1 sound programmed in there. I wasn't too impressed with the horn section, sounds a little too cheesy. Sequencer is fun to mess with and create tracks, all the instructions can be found on youtube in a 5 part video specifically for the Kross. The board looks beautiful but the construction feels cheap. I guess these newer boards are going into a more portable light weight direction therefore the plastic construction. Overall I'm very satisfied and I think I've made a great choice for my first quality board. Sounds great at gigs and brings out hours of creativity at home or in the studio. By the way I ordered this on Thursday and it arrived Saturday, zzounds shipping is awesome.

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"Can't leave home without it! "

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First off, I thought that my power switch was faulty because it doesn't engage, it powers on and off with a long press. And before I stuck it back in the box and gave it all 1 star ratings, I READ THE MANUAL! I am a 20 year veteran on guitar, and anything I ever bought for guitar that was made by korg...well it was always my go to equipment. Always reliable, always making good sounds. I'm new to piano and synths, but I know good sound when I hear it. Even though the keybed isn't weighted, no 61-key is, I found it had the best feel between the other 61's. There's a slightly heavier resistance in them, combined with the acoustic piano preset, I don't feel blasphemous playing the blues or boogie woogie. Awesome product, super portable, would be acceptable if it were a pound or two heavier and have either an aluminum or thicker plastic casing, as it is light as a feather but still seems very sturdy. This will be the road keyboard for a while to come. And after she's paid off, from the awesome company zzounds here, a kronos 88 will be in my future. Thanks korg, I love it. Thanks zzounds, or I either couldn't have afforded it, or had to wait 4 months and save my bread. Buy one!

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